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The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-17
TOO INITIATIVE.
Why . Venerable Maiden Lady Had to
Part With An Initiative Bird.

IarC WIN All
A gentleman res ug in Ceylon wished
to make present to a maiden aunt of his
living in London, and he could think OF
nothing so suitable and likely to be q
source Of amusement to her as a miDa-a
small bird, CORE spending in appear ance
and size to an English blackbird, and riv-
aling the parrot in powers of imitation.
Proc uring good specimen Of the species,
fresh from the forest he set watch
upon his own tongue, avoiding all slang,
and being very careful in respect of
grammar Then, taking the bird on board
vessel about to sail for England he
gave it 10 the ships COOK, with q
promise that if the bird was de-
livered into the hands Of the
lady with its vocabulary undefiled bonus
of ten shillings would be Forthcoming,
whereupon the cook promised to take all
possible care of the bird-to nourish him
and watch over his morals On the voy-
age the nina exercised a marked influ-
ence for good over one part, at least, OF
the vessel, and the cooks cuddy was a
perfect hall of propriety, and in due
course he received his ten shillings. A
few weeks passed. an then the gentle
man in Ceylon received a letter from his
aunt. She thanked him for his GIFT, but
said she had been obliged to part with the
mina--not. however. on account of the ex-
pressions lie made use of, for his language
was correctness Itself, but she could not
endure all day long plaintive cries Of
Steward" with marvellous, never-ceas-
ing limitations of the distressful sounds
issuing from the lips of passengers suffer
ing from seasickncss.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-17

Among other valuable lessons Impaired
by this teacher is the fact that for very
long time DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery" has been the prince Of liver
correctives and blood purifiers, being the
the able consulting physician to the rich
patient, and praised by all for its magnih-
cent service and efficacy in all diseases of
chronic nature, as malarial poisoning, all
ments of the respiratory and digestive sys-
tens, liver disease and in all cases where
the use of an alternative remedy is indicated.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-17
A Printable Investment.

We know of no way IN which man OF
means can do so much good as by invest
ing in young men or women. Suppose
that wealthy merchant decides to do this,
and asks each of our city missionaries, and
the heads of our State institutions, or the
chaplnins, to be on the lookout for young
men or women who long TO be somebody
and yet hardly know how to begin, or are
prevented by relatives dependent upon
them, The city, the country, contains a
great many such cases, who might be WISE
ly helped and judiciously started on their
upward way; and the benefit to themselves,
10 the State, to the world, no man can esti-
nate.-Congregation
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-17

PR1cKLI ASH BrTTERs Is an unfsihng
derangements caused by the malaria on
miasmatio countries No other medicine
now on sale will so effectually remove the
disturbing elements, and at the same time
tone up the whole system. 1t IL sure and
safe in its action.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-17

of all other medicines by DR.. R. V. Pierce's
"Golden Medical Discovery is approach
ing. Unrivaled in bilious disorders, impure
blood and consumption, which Is scrofulous
disease of the lungs.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-17

When manufacturers of an article are
asking the public to consume their wares,
it is indeed refreshing to know that they
are reliably endorsed, as illustrated by the
united Disbursement of Dr. Harter's Iron
Tonic and Liver Pills by the druggists Of
ST Paul
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-17

WE shall be obliged at last to confess
that the really precious things are thought
and sight, not pace. 1t does a man no harm
TO 90 sometimes slow, for his glory is not
at all in going, but in being.-RuskiaA
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-17

Most Of Us lay up good stock of pa
thence, but we make the mistake of putting
it where we can not find 1t when most
needed.-PanSg
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-17

A MANS heart gets cold If he does not
keep it warm by living in it, and a censori-
Gus man Is one who ordinarily lives out Of
his own heart-F W. Faber
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-17

of either sex, however induced, promptly,
thoroughly and permanently cured. Send
10 cents in stamps for large Illustrated
treatise. Worlds Dspensary Medical AS
ISOLATION, 683 Main St, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-17

TIE first step in debt is like the first step
in falsehoOd, almost involving the neces.
sity Of proceeding in the same course, debt
following debt as lie follows lie. Hayden,
the painter, dated his decline from the day
he first borrowed money.-Samel Smiles
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-17

DON the toboggan it is gravity that pro
1uces the levity.-Springfeld Union.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-17

Use after each meal Scotts Emuls1 on
with Hypophosphites. 1t is as palatable as
milk, and easily digested. The rapidly
its use is wonderful. Use it and try your
weight. AS a remedy for Consumption
Throat affections and Bronchitis, it is un-
equaled. Please read: 81 used Scott's
Emulsion in child eight months old with
Very short time. "-THo. PRIM, M. D.,
Alabama
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-17

"BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs" are ex-
cellent for the relief of Hoarseness or Sore
Throat. They are exceedingly effective.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-17

THE Grip of Pneumonia may be warded on
with Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
pixies Toothache DropsCure in one minute.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-17

The last place to look for any thing Is
the Mace where you find it-BostoD Herald
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-17

AzuRE-eyed women are said to be smia-
BILE. Azure eyes are so will your temper
be-
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-17
The Public Interested.

The language the telephone speaks is
broken English -Pins6nylh Chronicle.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-17

TRUE eloquence / find to be none but the
serious, hearty love Of truth.-lHilt0a.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-17

No MATTER how stubborn a man be in
life, his heirs are very apt 10 break his will.
-Tt1as Strings.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-17

THBRB are q good many p's in pepper,
but not half 80 many as there are In conee.
Burlington Free Press.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-17
How To cain Flesh and Strength

JUMPING at a conclusion-a dog trying TO
catch his own tail. -Nec HaVei NecS.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-17

BEST, easiest to use and cheapest. Pfso's
Remedy for Catarrh. By druggists. 800.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-17
A Total EclipS0

IL the opera singers fail to reach. the
high notes, the man IN the box-oface never
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-17
years Teach More Than Books.

THE New York hand-organ men have
union. Sort of grinding monopoly, as it
were.-Neac Havea Netcs.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-17

TEAcHER-sswhat number is quarreli'
Pupil-s'Plural" T.-"Whyl" P.-"Be-
cause it takes two to make one."-BostOn
Beacon.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-17

ouH sorrow Is the inverted image of our
noblcness. Carlyle,
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-17
Delicate Diseases

JAw-eIANA is a good name for talkative
girl Pittsburgh Chronicle.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-17

A NATURAL color. that defies detection, Is
prod uced by Buchingham's Dye for the
Whiskers.
Leading physicians testify to the value Of
Ayers Cherry Pectoral, as specific for
colds.
The Brookhaven leader., 1887-02-17

1t is impossible to cure lung disease when
the blood is poisoned with uric acid.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-02-01
The Alleged Postofice Robbers.

Ium johnson, deputy United States
marshal. accompanied by City Mar
shall 1Ioncycutt, of Gainesville, and
Sheriff Ware, of Cooke county, ar
rived in the city last night with Will
son. Thompson and Mrs. Wilson.
charged with robbing the postoflicc
at Gainesville Sunday night. Early
Monday morning the officers got on
the trail of Wilson and ran him to
his house, where he was living with
q woman who passed us his wife. but
who informed IIoneycutt she WIS not
married TO him. Here they made a
search and found about 800, secreted
in different parts of the house. For
instance. $50 in gold was found be.
tween the lids of o large book. They
also found a complete outfit Of burg
lars tools in the house. Some of the
money was found on the person of
Wilson. There is u fifty-dollar gold
certificate among the money, which
the postmaster at Gainesville de-
scribes and upon examination will
probably identify. From what has
gone before and what is to be dis
closed tomorrow it is thought the
evidence ispositive against the prison.
ers.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-02-01
Prof. Henry.

the renowned clairvoyant and phre-
nologist, 1l20 Main street. can be con-
suited in his Office from a. IN. to p.
III. His power in clairvoyance is en-
tirely new to all American mediums
and comes by inheritance. The pro-
fessor gives written charts on phrenol.
ogy and phrenologizes both young
and old. Mothers are especially re-
quested to bring their children and
ascertain for what calling they are best
adapted in life.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-02-01

To the Herald.

10 tnt HcThiu.
In the present state of affairs, per-
sons going up San Jacinto street after
night would imagine that said street
acted in the capacity of back al cy to
Ross avenue and Bryan street. There
is gus on both of the last named
streets. also on Masten, and one lamp
corner of Pearl and San Jacinto. This
is skipping and leaving in darkness
two whole blocks. Right at II most
important point, viz, where the Belt
line aud San Jacinto street cars cross,
is in total darkness. A block east of
this is Victor street, and person
passing on the north side of San ia
cinto at night would never zee Victor
street.
The writer would respectfully sub
nit that the city council place lamp
at the corner of San Jacintv and Vic
tor and one at the corner of San ia
cinto and Ilarwood There would
then be gas continuously from MLsten
to Pearl. As it is at present, the two
pickering lights only make the inter-
mediate darkness more impeuetrablc.
CITIZEN.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-02-01
DlNTIST {. o. ANDaUSS,
VihiiVl' Reinhardt Building

DFNTIST. E. Rsia AM9a SniiSius
DENTIST Charles p. Lewis,
Postoflice Building, Elm street.
The biggest line of silver plated
ware in Dallas at DohCrty & Co.'s, COS
Main street.
City Attorney johnson has not had
an opportunity to push the passage of
the city charter amendment. Every
body is TOO much absorbed in the sena-
torial contest. But he will get there
after that agony is over.
J. u. Doherty a. Co, 603 Main street
do all kinds OF watch and jcwelry
repairing.
Last night the Dallas Choral Society
met at the residence of Miss A. Taylor,
corner of Patterson and Sycamore
streets. Monday night next the socie.
ty will meet at the residence Of Mr..
Richard Skclcs, Live Oak street.
Go 10 Brooks forGne work on car
riaces. buggics and wagons; 1913 Elm
street.
When the lawyers prove that soda
water is medicine and essential to the
well being of humanity, and in fact
first Oh istian drink OIL Sunday,
thcro will be more soda fountains
than there are saloons, and the most
favorable place will be as near church
a. possible.
The biggest line Of silver plated
ware in Dallas at Doherty Il Co.'S, SOB
Main street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-02-01
what Mayor Brown Says.

Mayor Brown in referring to the
affair at the Christian Church, corner
of Pearl and Bryan streets, last Sum
day. says howas not tclephoncd on the
occasion, being present with portion
of his family aud other old friends of
the late Mr.. James Sheppard, TO hear
Gen. Gano preach his funeral. Mr.
Alexander cndcavored TO address the
congregation, just as the service was
about to commence, on some religious
question and asked permission TO do
so. Gen. Gano, in the kindest man.
ner, remarked that they had assembled
to pay the last tribute OF love and re-
spect to their deceased and venerable
brother, James Sheppard, but he
would submit the question to n vote
of the church lie did so and by
rising vote, seemingly unanimous, the
church declined to hear Mr.. Alcxan-
der, who then quietly retired. lie was
quiet and gentleman!y throughout.
There was not a loud or excited word
spoken. Gen. Gano proceeded with
the service, paving the most Affection
ate tribute to Mr.. Sheppard and caus-
ing many to endorse the utteranccs by
their tears.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-02-01
Lonesome Court.

The Mayors court was a lonesome
place this morning, and If attorney
Tom Brown had not been present to
defend a colored barber for using abu-
sive language to colored woman, the
monotony would have been unbeara-
bic. lie enlivened the occasion and
redeemed il from utter destruction Of
interest. The prisoners bench was
empty, not mothers son was there
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-02-01
Reduced fare

The Missouri Pacific railway has
consented to put down the fare to
those who will attend the meeting of
the international Range Ass ociation
at Denver on the 9Th inst. Tickets at
one fare for the round trip will be
on sale from the Sd to the 9th inst,
inclusive, and will be good for return
until March 2.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-02-01
Good Results in Every Case.

ID. A. Bradford, wholesale paper
dealer of Chattanooga, Tenn, writes
that he was seriously afflicted with a
severe cold that settled on his lungs !;
Mad tried many remedies without ben
Eft Being induced to try Dr. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, did
so and was entirely cured by use of
few bottles; since which time he has
used it in his family for all coughs and
colds with best results. This is the ex-
perience of thousands whose lives
have been saved by this wonderful dis
covery. Trial bottles free AT W. II.
Howell 81 Bros.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-02-01

A norther struck Dallas this norm
ing that presents Il very formidable
appearance and is likely to prove a
tough one. At this writing it looks
ready to snow at any minute.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-02-01

The programme fora spring mee'-
ing of horscmen in this city is about
published, and will he circulated in a
few days. There will be some of the
fastest "goers" of the turf present,
and altogether it is to be big thing.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-02-01
Many Homes Made Happy

When they learn that they can get
Lace Curtains, Lace Bed Sets, Casters,
Mirrors, Clocks, Oil Paintings, Eagle
Wringers, United States Champion
Washers, Union Fluters, ETC., on small
made weekly. at j. f.
Gangs Texas Ins,allment House. $50
Elm street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-02-01
ChurCh Notice.

The services at the Church of the
Incarnation, corner Mckinney and
Harwood, viii be Wednesday morn
ing at 10 o'clock, instead Of Tuesday
as heretofore announced.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-02-01
ers

The examination of Wilson, Thomp-
son and Mrs Wilson, charged with
robbing the postoflice at Gainesville,
comes of tomorrow in United States
Commissioner Burford's court.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-02-01

When the city reaches II, and IL ought
to sct there pretty soon, new Gala
boosc would be flrst-ratc thing.
When the city builds a magnificent
city hall the calaboose should be at
tached.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-02-01
ANNOUN DEMENT'S.
fOR MAYOR.

Grateful for past fav0re. JOHN HENRY
Brown respectfully soiioits the support OF
the ysicfs OF Dallas Tor reelection 10 the
-saice OF mayor. Vt the election TO be held on
TUESDAY. April $. 1881.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-02-01

Spring viii soon be here and if your
harness is old and worn out, save
money and time by getting new out
iii at Padaitt Bros.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-02-01

John Klein, 912 Main street, practi-
cal halter. Cleaning and renovating
silk, soft and stiff hats specially
Work guaranteed.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-02-01
'l'EIEI.CITY.
Additional City News

City news to be found on md, 3rd
nd SIN pages.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-02-01
DR.. A. BESSARD,
Notice of Administration.

No. I'll. Estate OF Alexander Mcintosh,
deceased.
WHEREAS, Letters of administration
upon the estate of Alexander Mcintosh, de-
ceased were granted to the undersigned by
the county court of Dallas county on the
2lst day eff December, A. d., 1886, all per-
sons holding claims against said estate are
required to present the same within the
time prescribed by law.
My residence Is at the northwest corner
Of Lamar and IIord streets, and my post
Office address Is No. ~ Elm street, Dallas,
Texas. M. l.. ROBERTSON,
Administrator OF Estate Of Alexander No
lntosh. deceased
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-02-01
Brooks

Brooks
has the finest painter in the State
Take your work to him if you want
it done well: 1913 Elm street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-02-01
Coal Oil John,

Dealer in all kinds of oil, and pat
eht oil cans. Leave orders at 1013l
Main Street.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-03-05
A Mall Contractor Shot from Ambush in
Wood County.

A Mall Contractor Shot from Ambush in
Wood County.
Correspondence Of the Gazette.
QUITMAN, TN, March 2.-One Of the
most brutal and cold-tlooded murders
ever perpetrated in this county or else
where, was committed about one and g
half miles south Of here Just alter dark
last evening on the public road from
Quitm8n 20 MireOla. Mr.. +. c. Boss, d
mail contractor and carrier, who resided
in this place and who left home early
yesterday morning with az OK wagon to
go to Mineola, a distance of ONLY ten
miles, and return with load Of freight
for DR.. ID. K. Fowler, WAS the untor-
tunate victim. The only company with
the deceased was his son, g small COY
about three years old. He was expected
home before night but no
uneasiness was felt until late
in the night. The night wore
away and yet no tidiDgs came. About
daylight a freedman, Isham Hay, who
lives not far from where the tragedy &C
Cured, heard the child crying and went
to see what WIS the matter. He found
the little fellow wslSing up and down Ill,
road near where the wagon hSd hing ~.
The child hal stay d out all night, thlnlg
clad. Hav carried the boy HON ana
his mother asked him where his papa
was, and he said "papa was SICK" As
this Information q crowd Of gentlemen
went in search OF deceased, ard as above
stated, ne was found about one and
half miles south Of here on the Mineola
road, and NEST horrible and deplOrable
aspect was presented. lie had been shot
from the right side rather be-
hind, with shotgun loaded
with bullets. The right side
of his head was shot entirely away with
his brains exposed to view, and spatter-
ed about the ground where he was lying.
From appearances ne was instantly killed.
He lay in the road TO one side and it
looked as though tie mind wheel of the
wagon had passed over his body. On the
ground uesr The dead body was found the
gun waddinS, and right by the road side,
in q branch, were discovered man tracks
supposed To De those of the assassin. No
clue Can be had as to who the perpetra-
tor of the nefarlous deed was; however,
there are many suspicious. II is said the
deceased had some very bitter enemies in
this county and in Smith county, near
Ssarville. TIE deceased was a man OF
decided courage, and when mad was
fearless, almost to q falt. He leaves
wife and four children to mourn mis- loss.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-03-05
Notes from Sunset.

Special to the Gazette.
SUNSET, Ten, March 4.-The mer-
chants of our town claim to- have as good
trade up to the present time as any
previous year.
Our citizens are jubllant over the pros
poets Of getting the Denton and North
western Railroad.
The following notice was received here
yesterday from the County Judge:
The school trustees of your district
will please furnish me ct once with list
of the names, if any, in the district who
in the meaning of the law are drouth SUI
ferers, as the drouth committee will be
here next week. Such list will afford in
telligence as to the extent Of restitution
in the county.
(Sjgned) GRIFFIN FORD,
County Judge.
Wheat is looking well in this section,
but good rain would be beneficial.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-03-05
Gotten Compress for GrsenvilIe.

Special to the Gazette.
GKEENvILLE, Ten, March "A cotton
compress for Greenville, talked OF lately,
hss been decided upon, and the enter
prise is taking definite shape. Some of
the parties interested are now n St.
Louis, perfecting necessary arrangements
for the compress. The ground selected
lies north of and near the depot,
east of the Missouri, Kansas and
Texas track. Ground has been
broken, and the work will be steadily
pushed TO completion. The capacity of
the compress will be amply adequate to
the large and rapidly increasing cotton
business of Greenville.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-03-05
GREAT REJOICING.
Gloucrsrer, Mass Enthusiastic Over the
Success of the Retallatory Measure.

GlOucFster, Mass Enthusiastic Over the
Success of the RetaliatOry Measure.
GLOUCESTER, MASS March A. The
dispatch received here last evening
announcing that the President had
signed the Senate retaliatory bill
caused great rejoicing. The news
soon spread all over the city, and
preparation WAS made to illuminate the
buildings on the principal thoroughfares.
On the hills at East Gloucester immense
bOntires were lighted. Guns we're fired
and fireworks were displayed, while
bands OF music paraded the streets. On
line suspended from the Grand Army
hall were etiigies marked "Spy" and
"Sir John Mcdonald" Everybody was
wild with excitement. The like has not
been seen here for years.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-03-05
The Supreme Court.

Special to the Gazette.
GALVESTON, Ten, March 4.-The ST.
preme court to-day affirmed the following
cases: City of Houston VS.. E. Nj
Isascks, from Harris; Houston City
Street Railway Company vs.. o. c. Drew,
from Harris; Paul Vogelsang US. Martha
Null ct al from Fayette.
The case of Long & Co. vs.. J. w. Nc
Cauley, from Liberty, was reversed and
remsnded
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-03-05

President had no further communication
to make to CoBgress.

udu uO tlSI
to make to CoBgress.
As the hands of the clock finally pointed
to the hour Of noon the Speaker rose.
Calling the House to order, said: "Gen-
tlemen Of he House OF representatives.,
the time for the final Adjournment OF the
Forty-ninth Congress has arrived, and
will not detain you moment longer than
is necessary TO return nv sincere &C
acknowledgements for the uniform and
valuable assistance you have rendered
every proper effort TO observe
order and facilitate the trans
action of public business. l thank
you also for the resolution passed this
morning and for tine many evidences of
friendship you have exhibited during our
personal andsofticial Intercourse as mem
bers OF this House, ana sincerely wish
each and every one of you happy re-
union with family ard friends, and now
declare this House adjourned sine die"
applause on the floor Gnd IN the gal
lerleS.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-03-05
Caught in n snowsIlde.

MONTREAL, P. O., March Word has
been received here that on Tuesday last
large gang of men. together with TWO en-
gines and snowplow, We're caught in q
snowslide at Selkirk. SIX OF the men
were smothered before they could be got
ten out.